Asset Operations & Maintenance Director

We are EDP a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030 leading the energy transition. With more than 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do:

Plan coordinate and ensure the operation and maintenance of WS&S assets in Portugal managing teams optimizing internal and external resources and ensuring asset availability operational efficiency safety compliance and alignment with the Companys strategy.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Management Area - Lead coordinate and develop the O&M team in Portugal setting objectives responsibilities and performance indicators promoting motivation accountability and collaboration and ensuring the achievement of the areas operational safety financial and strategic objectives.

2. Analysis of Asset Performance - Monitor and analyze the operational performance of WS&S assets in Portugal identifying deviations trends losses and improvement opportunities to optimize availability production reliability and efficiency.

3. Operation and Maintenance Strategy - Define implement and monitor O&M strategies policies and standards for WS&S assets in Portugal ensuring technical excellence cost optimization risk mitigation and alignment with corporate guidelines.

4. Asset Profitability and Operational Efficiency - Identify prioritize and implement initiatives to maximize the profitability availability and operational efficiency of WS&S assets ensuring an optimized balance between performance risk and lifecycle cost.

5. New Projects and Asset Integration - Support the technical assessment commissioning handover and operational integration of new wind solar and hybrid assets ensuring that O&M requirements maintainability safety and lifecycle cost considerations are incorporated from early project stages.

6. Company Policy H&S and Legal Compliance - Promote implement and monitor company policies health and safety standards environmental requirements quality procedures and legal obligations ensuring compliance across all WS&S assets and activities under the positions responsibility.

7. EDP Interest Representation - Represent EDP before public and private organizations and institutions in matters related to O&M and WS&S asset operations safeguarding the Companys interests and ensuring consistent external positioning.

8. Cross-Functional Coordination - Ensure effective coordination with Asset Management Engineering Procurement H&S Regulatory Finance and other corporate and local teams facilitating decision-making operational alignment and implementation of interdependent activities.

Employment type: Full Time

Work model: Hybrid

What are we looking for

• Degree in Engineering
• Over 5 years of experience in operations maintenance or technical management of energy or industrial assets.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and managing O&M activities in power generation assets.
• Wind and solar technologies O&M strategy maintenance planning asset performance monitoring cost-benefit and lifecycle cost analysis investment profitability assessment energy market and regulatory framework H&S and environmental requirements and monitoring of operational parameters.
• Portuguese and English - Spanish as a plus
• Leadership and team development
• Strategic and operational decision-making
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Planning prioritization and execution discipline
• High standards of integrity ethics safety and accountability

More than academic knowledge and technical skills we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasonsto apply

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making;
• Respect and value each person providing a flexible healthy and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits;
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility;

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time highlighting the EDP groups strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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